Kucinich brother found dead

Posted: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 1:53 PM by Domenico Montanaro
Filed Under: 2008, Kucinich

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro

Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich’s youngest brother, Perry, was found dead at his home in Cleveland, the AP and Cleveland Plain Dealer are reporting.

“Perry Kucinich, 52, was found face down by another brother, Larry, at about 9 a.m.,” said Powell Caesar, spokesman for the Cuyahoga County Corner’s office said, per the AP.

There are no signs of foul play, Caesar said.

CORRECTION: Per a campaign release, Perry Kucinich was 51.

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My prayers go out to the Kucinich family. Rough time of the year to have to go through something like this (not that there is ever a good time)!

Dante (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 1:57 PM)

This is very sad for the Kucinich family. I wish to send my heartfelt condolences to the Kucinich family. May they find peace and comfort in their time of grief.

independent,fl (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 1:58 PM)

Oh my God, those poor people. My heart goes out to them. I'll keep them in my prayers. And right at the holidays!

Amazed, Atlanta (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:08 PM)

My condolences to the Kucinich family, its the hardest thing we go through as human beings, losing loved ones.

..and don't you wackos start saying the Clintons did it! Give us all a break!

GAB, AUstin, TX (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:09 PM)

My sincere sympathies to congressman Kucinich and his family...

vanreuter, NY NY (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:18 PM)

I'm praying for the Kucinich Family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not and will not heal.

God Bless you Congressman Kucinich.

Lynn, Millington (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:20 PM)

Sympathies to Dennis Kucinich and his entire family on the passing of his brother Perry. May he rest in peace and those affected find the strength to cope through this difficult time. Kristian O

Kristian O (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:21 PM)

A horrible thing to lose a sibling...almost lost my sister, so I can only imagine how he must feel. Wonder if this means he'll end his campaign. If so, too bad, he has brought forth an interesting angle to the debat on the issues.

Pat, Huntington NY (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:24 PM)

My heart goes out to the Kucinich family. The loss of a voice often heard is heart rending. May God's Peace be with you.

L Howard, Seale, AL (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:34 PM)

My deepest sympathy to Dennis Kucinich and his family at this tragic time.

Sharon (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:37 PM)

I was holding my breath in hopes of not having to come on here and see either 1) Gloating 2) Stupid politically driven conspiracies.

Thank god for small favors.

Travis, Louisville, Ky. (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:37 PM)

The Cancer man did it to cover up the truth.

Fox (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:45 PM)

So very sorry to hear this . . .

Nashville_fan (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:48 PM)

What a shame...
He lost his brother...
Can't help but wonder what the Clintons were doing today...

jerry/corpus christi tx (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:49 PM)

Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers goes to Dennis Kucinich,whom we adore. We understand the gtavity of losing such a close loved one. My whole world was turned upside down upon news my sister had been killed and aI did lose my mind with loss of my 23 year old daughter. May the Lord Himself comfort the Family and their friends.

C

Jeanne Wimbley (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:51 PM)

I was wondering what YOU were doing today, Jerry - until it dawned on me that the only thing you ever killed was brain cells!!

Joe Einloth (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:03 PM)

My deepest sympathy to the Kucinich family. What a tragic loss.

I hope it has nothing to do with the Clintons and this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pOZML6P0Vg

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votenic (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:17 PM)

Jerry, sometimes you would be better off to keep your smart ass mouth shut. Your comment was very low, but I shouldn't be surprised due to your Clinton obscession, the fact you are a Republican, and a Texan. All I can say is you should be ashamed and I wish there was a way to ban you from this site. You are repulsive!

Middle TN (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:18 PM)

Middle Tn, how they let you say that and not me... who knows? I've said nearly the same thing of Jerry since the beginning. It's nice that intelligence is going to be a factor in this election. Glad competency is something Americans care about, and thrilled that the braindeads all living in Texas don't get a say in what happens this upcoming election. That party is a scumbag organization, and even Alaska is seeming to finally be tiring of the B.S. the Repugs bring and have always brought with them.

Travis, Louisville, Ky. (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:28 PM)

Why do people always assume that those who hate the Clintons are Republicans?

All that aside, I wish Kucinich and his family the best. I've always thought he was a great man, and hope this tragic event doesn't slow him down.

Ron, TX (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:48 PM)

betty mcgraw (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:53 PM)

TO THE KUCNICH FAMILY
MAY THE LORD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF GREAT SORROW, ALL PRAYERS FROM ALL THE WORLD ARE EXCEPTED GR8 FRIENDS ALWAYS BITSY34

betty mcgraw foxlake 60020 illinois (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:57 PM)

The worst possible pain any human can experience is either watching a loved one die and the ultimate loss. This goes for human and animals as well. We all forget the very basics of life while we toil away with our jobs, our politics, our religions, our wars. Prioritize your life people, and realize what is the most precious and important to you. Life!!!
Health and Peace!! My prayers are with the family tonite, and Merry Christmas to all. January 2008 will be the best month of all!!! no matter who wins.

Debra in Camarillo, Ca (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:57 PM)

Travis & Ron - Jerry overstepped his bounds making a political remark concerning the death of Kucinich's brother. It was a cold hearted comment, and certainly not the time nor place to be political, but why should I expect anything different from him? I do not like the Clintons and I am not a Republican, but Jerry is.

Middle TN (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:01 PM)

All Americans send our deepest sympathies to the Kucinich family.

Michael,PHX. (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:03 PM)

Debra in Camarillo, Ca (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:05 PM)

Oh, blah, blah, blah....

One dead guy, related to a second rate nut job, IS NOT NEWS...

But at least your not promoting Queen Hillbilly.

Oh yea, can't resist...

"found face down"... Sounds a bit like his brothers race for president.

Wasn'tmesaidBill (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:28 PM)

To Dennis Kucinich,

Although I am an avid Clinton supporter, you truly have been a blessing to have in this election. I enjoyed hearing your opinions at the debate and I found you to be a respectful and passionate about the issues facing our country. I truly am shocked to learn about the loss of your brother, I hope God will give you peace and strength during this most difficult moment in time for you! May God Bless!

lionred (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 5:30 PM)

Im on to you Bill Oreally. I know you are using "Wasn'tmesadiBill" to express what is really on your simple mind.

Illegalandproud (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 5:31 PM)

Our hearts are deeply saddened with this news and our family sends prayers and support for the Kucinich family.

Kim, Irvine, CA (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 5:34 PM)

OMG, Wasn'tmesaidBill is heartless and disgusting; obviously an uneducated, unintelligent, unsympathetic, uncaring typical republican.

Kim, Irvine, CA (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 5:37 PM)

My deepest sympathies to the Kucinich family during this terrible loss. Period!

Jerry/Corpus Christi/TX - YOU are everything that is wrong with this country today - what a freakin' tool you are. Ever hear of karma pal?

Middle TN, Travis & Ron - Kudos to all of you for recognizing the ignorance and utter disgust most people have for Jerry in Corpus Christi.

Paul, NY, NY (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 5:43 PM)

Dennis Kucinich is a good man..I'm sure his brother was too....I support Ron Paul and Dennis agrees with us on the War in Iraq and the Joint assault on civil liberties being waged by both Establishment Political parties...

Robert Simon,Sparta,TN (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 5:58 PM)

God Bless the Kucinich family at this time of loss.

Jerry, Corpus Christi: If that was really you, you blew it buddy. Sometimes, you just have to keep your fingers off the business as usual keys.

But, let's also not pretend that the other side of the aisle doesn't contribute plenty to the same kind of "what's wrong with this country".

Wasn'tmesaidbill: Assuming you're not a plant (aside from the origin of your brainwaves) you just had to prove you could go lower, huh?

Richard, Washington State (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:07 PM)

How sad for Dennis.

diane (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:23 PM)

Wake up America. Dennis Kucinich was looking into the whole 9/11 cover-up and wanted an investigation. The truth is that you now get killed (or your family does) in this country if you open too many door.

Do your research and wake-up!

John Doe (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:50 PM)

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Onlymy Agenda (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:55 PM)

Coincendence? His brother dies, Cheney's office burns?

John Doe, Seattle Wash. (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:55 PM)

How sad for the Kucinich family. My family extends our deepest sympathy to the Kucinich family.

Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY (Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2007 8:05 PM)

What a sad thing to happen to anyone, my condolences to Dennis and his family.
Jerry is such a tool, go back to watching for the water rising up in your town jerry, we are going to build you an ark, an ark out of paper with all your comments on it, lets see if that floats your boat, you turd.

John, Alexander,Edinboro,PA (Sent Thursday, December 20, 2007 10:40 AM)

Jerry, I kind of enjoyed the comment.. I do however find the mention of God in these posts as offensive, I am sure that Rep K would agree that God has no place in a public forum....

what is is (Sent Thursday, December 20, 2007 1:39 PM)

I know how sad Dennis and his family feel.
My family too lost a brother just last week.
I hope Dennis and his family will lean on each other and find comfort and strength.

HP Boston (Sent Thursday, December 20, 2007 2:43 PM)

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